# Sherrell Dorsey

> Founder of The Plug (Acquired), Award-winning data journalist, LinkedIn Top Voice, speaker & author.

Award-winning data journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author teaching the world to redefine who gets to create and participate in the future.

Sherrell founded The Plug in 2016,  the first Black data-driven tech news publication to syndicate on the Bloomberg Terminal, which was acquired in 2023 by ImpactAlpha.

She currently advises startups in the media and green tech space on corporate sponsorship revenue, driving audience growth, leverage data to make business decisions, and developing systems to improve leadership and operations performances across teams.

Author of Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us

She has graced the stages as a keynote speaker, host, and moderator at some of the leading companies in the world, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture, Bloomreach, Cisco, and others.

Her work has been featured in VICE, The Washington Post, Seattle Times, The Information, Columbia Journalism Review, and more.

Schedule a call for advice on:
✔️ How to start a tech business
✔️ Advice on data-driven journalism
✔️ Tips on tech news publication success
✔️ Crafting an acquisition and exit strategy
✔️ Navigating career advancement in tech
✔️ Building a strong personal brand
✔️ Promoting diversity and inclusion
✔️ Adapting to the future of work
✔️ Effective networking and public speaking
✔️ Emerging tech trends
✔️ Career path guidance
✔️ Investing in underrepresented communities

I am very passionate about sharing all of my learnings with others on similar journeys. Excited to connect!

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## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $75.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

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